Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe (Dairy-Free)
This 15-minute Creamy Cucumber Salad is dairy-free with extra protein to keep you satisfied and support weight management.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber about 2 cups sliced (preferably English cucumber)
- 5.3 ounces unsweetened Greek-style yogurt (1 small carton) or ⅔ cup*
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 small red onion small dice (about ½ cup)
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons Date syrup or maple syrup, or to taste (optional)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped dill
- ½ cup chickpeas optional
Instructions
- Finely slice the cucumber using a mandolin, spiralizer, or sharp knife.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Grate the garlic directly into the dressing. Add date syrup to taste. Adjust acidity to taste with more lemon juice or vinegar if you like a tangier dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients: Gently fold in the red onion, cucumber, and dill.
Notes
- Yogurt: Most unsweetened nondairy yogurts will work in this recipe. My preferred choice is vegan Greek-style yogurt as it is high in protein.
- Optional to mellow the sharpness of red onion: Soak the diced red onion in a small bowl with apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of date syrup for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure all the onion is coated. After soaking, drain lightly before adding to the salad.
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds and a crisp, less watery texture. (Optional: Salt the sliced cucumber lightly and let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then pat dry to reduce excess moisture and prevent a watery dressing.)
- Customize the protein by adding chickpeas, lentils, or baked tofu for a more filling meal.
- Add extra herbs like parsley or mint for more freshness and flavor variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
